Research & Advisory Executive  

Location:  UK, New York, or U.S. Remote (includes travel)

What we do: 

Founded in 2021, Zero100 is a leading cross-industry research and intelligence company that connects and provides strategic advice to global operations and supply chain leaders from a range of leading global businesses including Nike, Walmart, Unilever, BMS, Google, Cummins, and many others. Clients use the company’s peer networking, data, research and advisory services to shape their global supply chain strategies and accelerate progress on their most important transformation priorities from AI adoption and digitization to resilience and decarbonization.  

Recent recognition: 

  • 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade 
  • The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 
  • The Sunday Times 100 (#43), 2025  
  • LinkedIn Top 25 Start-Ups (#12), 2025  
     

The Role: 

We are looking for a full-time executive (Director/VP) of Research & Advisory to shape the Zero100 research agenda by identifying future-facing digital themes and building practical, data-led guidance focused on the ‘how’ of digital transformation and a future-facing talent ecosystem to drive measurable customer outcomes.  

Successful applicants will have the opportunity of interfacing directly with C-suite leaders at the world’s leading brands.  They have experience working in or researching supply chains and technology and generating new ideas for practitioners. These experiences have formed a knowledge base and skills capability that can be used to identify and curate perspectives and content that supply chain executives (COOs/CSCOs/CIOs and their teams) will find relevant and timely.   

You are naturally curious, inventive, ask insightful questions, successfully distill complex content into bite-sized segments, love working with customers, and dive into ambiguous areas comfortably. You are a strong communicator and don’t shy away from controversial positions. You enjoy translating customer questions and problems to solve into simple frameworks, research products and guides to action that help drive faster decisions and outcomes.   

Responsibilities: 

Develop and Deliver Research Content, including: 

  • Identifying pioneering digital trends and disruptors for the supply chain industry  
  • Developing thought leadership content including written research, podcasts, explainer videos, and compact perspective pieces 
  • Sharing your thought leadership and research by speaking at Zero100 events, industry forums, and with media  
  • Conducting interviews with customers, stakeholders, and industry thought leaders to understand and synthesize the digital or decarbonization landscape to inform content 
  • Working closely with Zero100 teams to execute on live events  
  • Hosting, facilitating, and moderating virtual and conference events 
  • Working with customers to explore their key priorities and host advisory calls to help them make progress on initiatives 
  • Interface with the customer engagement team to ensure continuing utilization of service by our customers 
  • Identifying themes across customers to inform the Zero100 Research agenda and conference programs   

Requirements: 

  • 8-15+ years of experience either within supply chain or as a consultant, industry analyst, or academic working on supply chain digitalization, AI, or tech implementations 
  • Speaking experience including presentations, workshops, and facilitated discussions  
  • Exceptional communication with strong writing, speaking and interpersonal skills 
  • Strong attention to detail with exceptional project management, time management and multitasking skills 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and externally with partners and customers outside of Zero100 
  • An ambitious, creative personality, with a can-do attitude 
  • Technical-Operations experience, Data analytics experience, and/or APAC experience is a strong bonus 

What we offer:   

  • Competitive salary 
  • Private healthcare   
  • Enhanced pension/401k   
  • Unlimited vacation policy   
  • Enhanced parental leave – 6 months full pay   
  • Life insurance   
  • Regular team socials 

Z100 is Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation